I Am Not Ashamed, Pictorial Steps to the Resurrection, Part 3
The most moving sites from our family’s trip to Israel a few years ago were those relating to the last days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, His crucifixion, and His resurrection. In these days leading to this year’s Resurrection Sunday, I’m posting a different kind of...Growth Points 29: Seven Suggestions to Maximize Your Resurrection Sunday Outreach
If there is one Sunday of the year that is ideal for reaching people with the gospel, it is Easter Sunday. First, many people who don’t ordinarily attend church will be looking for a church to attend this Sunday. And second, it is the ideal Sunday to preach a...
The Price of Prayer, Pictorial Steps to the Resurrection, Part 2
The most moving sites from our family’s trip to Israel a few years ago were those relating to the last days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, His crucifixion, and His resurrection. In these days leading to this year’s Resurrection Sunday, I’m posting a different kind of...
Do You Want a King? Pictorial Steps to the Resurrection, Part 1
The most moving sites from our family’s trip to Israel a few years ago were those relating to the last days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, His crucifixion, and His resurrection. In these days leading to this year’s Resurrection Sunday, I’m posting a different kind of...
Just the Facts: statistics for pastors, church planters, and soulwinners
When it comes to planting churches, I think we romanticize the spiritual condition of our nation. Do you wonder how many Americans actually believe the Bible is accurate? Do you wonder which cities most need a gospel-preaching church? Take a look at this infographic:...
Transition, Long-Distance Friendship, & the Blessings of God
When I moved to Lancaster, California, in 1986, there was a teenage boy who helped us move and unload our truck. His name was Cary Schmidt. Brother Schmidt literally was a part of our family in those early days and, while we greatly missed him during his time at Bible...
Romans 13 in Action
The Bible instructs in Romans 13:1, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” This week the Lord gave us a special opportunity to encourage some of our national leaders and let them...Growth Points 28: Wise Leaders Wait
Patience is not my strongest virtue. But there are areas in which church leaders cannot afford to be impatient. When it comes to knowing when it is time to begin a new building program, hire a staff member, launch a new ministry, and a hundred other decisions, we need...
Why You Need a New Members Class: and what to teach
Every few months I have the privilege to teach a three-week newcomers class at our church. I relish this time with our new and prospective members, and I’ve found that they thoroughly enjoy it as well. In the earliest days of our church, our new members orientation...
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Pastor Paul Chappell
Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, for over forty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
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